Tabouret Luba AAA111

A Luba stool with a ritual function

Originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this Luba chief’s stool dates from the mid-20th century. A carved human figure supports the seat, with raised arms and hands holding up the upper platform. Versmissen offers this object under reference AAA111. Made from brown wood, it measures 27,5 x 26 x 39,5 cm.

This stool was not used solely as a seat. It had an important ritual dimension and served as a receptacle for the chief’s spirit. The relationship between the supporting figure and the platform conveys this cultural and spiritual significance within Luba society. The carved details, the figure’s posture and the vertical structure of the piece give tangible form to the symbolic function attributed to this object.

Information about stool AAA111

• Chief’s stool in the Luba tradition
• Carved figure with raised hands
• Ritual function associated with the chief’s spirit
• Dimensions: 27,5 x 26 x 39,5 cm
• Material: brown wood